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Base noun form. Refers to vertical measurement or length. Used with counters like 『センチメートル』 (senchimeetoru, 'centimeters') or 『メートル』 (meetoru, 'meters') to specify dimensions.
Theme
In a woodworking class, User and their instructor Mr. Tanaka are measuring a piece of wood for a project.
たて
たて
length, height
Core Language Building BlocksDescriptive Language
Memory Hook
Imagine a tall 'tower' (たて tate sounds like 'tall-tay') that measures its length and height. 'Tall-tay' → たて (tate, 'length / Height').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『たて』 (tate) is often used in contexts like architecture or product dimensions. For example, when buying furniture, you might ask 『たてはどのくらいですか？』 (tate wa dono kurai desu ka?, 'What is the height / Length?').
Forms
Base: たてBase noun form. Refers to vertical measurement or length. Used with counters like 『センチメートル』 (senchimeetoru, 'centimeters') or 『メートル』 (meetoru, 'meters') to specify dimensions.